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What's a good backup phone to trade for my G2?

I'm new to verizon just came from TMO where I had a G2. Now that I have verizon and obviously have a Tbolt. I wanna trade my G2 for another verizon phone. What should I trade my G2 for? I don't know what device to look into.
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ddgarcia05 said:
I'm new to verizon just came from TMO where I had a G2. Now that I have verizon and obviously have a Tbolt. I wanna trade my G2 for another verizon phone. What should I trade my G2 for? I don't know what device to look into.
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If you want to experiment with the second phone, I'd suggest a dinc, even though it will be significantly less powerful than a G2
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iPhone!!!!!!

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iPhone!!!!!!
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I was actually thinking about getting one. I found an Iphone4 today on CL for $320. It had already been sold. Then I started thinking that Verizon would probably change my date plan if I got an Iphone4 under my current account.

Why not just sell the G2 then hold on to the money to buy a replacement phone when you need to? Phones will devalue over time pretty fast and become obsolete, money holds value significantly better. That way by the time you possibly break your Thunderbolt if you do break it, you can probably just buy another one as a backup because it will be considerably cheaper then.

[Q] Complete speculation: will Nexus Prime be more expensive than iPhone 4S?

Hi,
We have Sprint as our carrier. I want the Nexus Prime and another family member on the same plan really wants the iPhone 4S for herself, but only one of us is due for an upgrade. So, we will have to buy one through the upgrade pricing and pay the full price for the other. Any guesses as to which one might be cheaper and should be purchased vs. bought through upgrade pricing?

From what I understand, it's unlikely that the Nexus Prime will be on Sprint. Verizon is what I keep hearing.

Seriously? Now you are making me just sad :'(

The nexus prime will be on all carriers if anything. There is also speculation that the Verizon version will not be nexus and have touchwiz. More like the GSII HD LTE that was released in Korea. My guess is the iPhone will be more expensive off contract than the nexus.
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World phone?
By the way, have there been any rumors about it being a world phone? Or based on the current rumors it will be tech specific (CDMA, GSM)...?

Why guess when chances are you'll know for sure a week from now? >.>

Wasn't the 4s announced that it would be a world phone (cdma with sim card)? As far as pricing, idk off the bat but iPhones never drop its full retail value until the next model is announced. Nexus on the other hand, can be found at different sites for different deals as time goes on.
Besides, iPhones hold value better than other phones when sold on Craigslist, so that may be an option as well when the nexus is released.
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p00kienrayray said:
Wasn't the 4s announced that it would be a world phone (cdma with sim card)? As far as pricing, idk off the bat but iPhones never drop its full retail value until the next model is announced. Nexus on the other hand, can be found at different sites for different deals as time goes on.
Besides, iPhones hold value better than other phones when sold on Craigslist, so that may be an option as well when the nexus is released.
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The iPhone is for his wife..... did you even read the entire op?
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Android OS is free so there is obvious price cut, it will be cheaper than iPhone 4S
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Pretty sure the iphone 4s will be more expensive.
The reason ?
They can, and everybody will be buying one anyways, without regard to what they actually need.
meh.

falconrulz said:
Android OS is free so there is obvious price cut, it will be cheaper than iPhone 4S
Nexus S
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Huh? The nexus phones are 499 off contract and some android Phones even hit 7 or 800. This logic is completely flawed.
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iFon will always cost moar then anything else...
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septix said:
iFon will always cost moar then anything else...
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fwald said:
From what I understand, it's unlikely that the Nexus Prime will be on Sprint. Verizon is what I keep hearing.
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Funny what i heard is Verizon might have a slight exclusive with the release of this phone but theirs might not be a real nexus phone.
Why not let her use the upgrade you convince her to give you her old phone"hopefully its something will some resell" then pick up the nexus prime off contract then sell both phones. Or just trade them both in to sprint and buy from them off contract(not sure if they still buy back phones) sprint price will be cheaper than best buys for sure

Of course the iPhone 4S will be more expensive. The iPhone has always been the most expensive phone on the market and the most overpriced, IMHO.
Still, it will most likely outsell the Nexus Prime

Anyone else upgrading in next few months?

Anyone else upgrading to a different phone within the next few months? If so which phone? Ill be upgrading to the galaxy s4 once its released
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I'm downgrading actually to the iPhone 6 lol jk I want Note 3 figured if I save a dollar a day from here til it comes out I'll still be like $400 short lol
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Haha, the note 2 is already like $700, the note 3 going to be like $900? I may acquire an s4 or something new like it, but not sure whats going to be out in 5-6 months as im going army reserves and will be gone for some time
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idk my contract ends on September but i asked on t-mobile and they said the earliest i can renew my contract with full discount and everything will be in march on my b-day but i might just wait till a holiday so i can get those juicy specials so maybe the s4 or note 3 on the 4th of july
anybody wanna make a new holiday?:laugh::laugh: lol

So... by the time you're renewing your contract, will T-Mo have scrapped their classic plans and phone subsidies completely yet?

My contract is due next week. I want a Nexus 4 and use it with a prepaid service. Here in PR, TMo signal is not good or maybe is this phone not being able to pick 3G. I don't know. My mom has AT&T and she has signal everywhere with her Samsung Focus. So, I think Nexus 4 with one of those minor carriers that uses AT&T network. Won't go back to a two year contract hopefully never in my life. It's been a pain in the...
My gf got a Note 2 and it's great, but without contract is too expensive, worth 2 N4. So Nexus it shall be.

Im waiting on my N4 to get here. Ive already bought the sim from straight talk. I advise any of you guys that plan on using straight talk to goto walmart.com and buy the att micro sim while its in stock. After they are gone no more att straight talk byod sims. Apparently they lost a contract with att to sell just the sims. Ill be picking up two more in the coming weeks if they are still available just because.
Chris if you are going to goto a att mvno make sure you can bring your own phone. Most of them restrict you to their phones. Atleast in the states they do.

My contract expired over a month ago and as always it will depend on $$$. I want my next device to be LTE capable. It's great that T-Mobile is finally implementing LTE yet it's only in a few markets right now. last time I looked the Note 2 was the only LTE device T-Mobile had. I heard they'll be getting the LTE capable Galaxy S3 soon. Until T-Mobile steps up with adequate devices it's pointless to upgrade yet. Just my opinion.

I'm on Chris' s same track. I also live in PR and Tmo's signal is unpredictable. My contract expired 3 weeks ago, and my wife bought me the Note 2. I can't complain, I'm in love again with my device as i was with my SGS4G. Battery life is amazing, considering the 3100mAh and running pure stock, with some bloat removed. :thumbup:
I still lurk around this community and test some of the Roms here, as I gave my SGS4 to my son.
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eollie said:
Im waiting on my N4 to get here. Ive already bought the sim from straight talk. I advise any of you guys that plan on using straight talk to goto walmart.com and buy the att micro sim while its in stock. After they are gone no more att straight talk byod sims. Apparently they lost a contract with att to sell just the sims.
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You can buy a SIM cutter for a few dollars that will punch a micro out of a standard one.
For example, http://www.amazon.com/Noosy-Generation-Micro-Cutter-adapters/dp/B005EMS1YG/ or http://www.amazon.com/QQ-Tech®-Cutter-Standard-iPhone-Adapters/dp/B009P16FKY/
(I have not used one of these, but the reviews seem good)
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jeffsf said:
You can buy a SIM cutter for a few dollars that will punch a micro out of a standard one.
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Or download templates online or borrow a micro one and line it up and cut it with scissors or just wing it. lol. I have an old prepaid card that I use for unlocking iPhones with (still legal in Canada) and I just winged it and cut it and it works.

jeffsf said:
You can buy a SIM cutter for a few dollars that will punch a micro out of a standard one.
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Its not a matter of the sim size. They are going to stop selling the att brand sims. It will be only T-Mobile brand sim cards.

eollie said:
Its not a matter of the sim size. They are going to stop selling the att brand sims. It will be only T-Mobile brand sim cards.
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Does that mean that they'll also loose the tower contract with ATT? I haven't looked into it at all but isn't the tower contract part of anti monopoly law? If so is this ATT's way of finding a workaround?

I've got to say that getting off the subsidy-based plan makes far too much sense to me now, especially with T-Mobile re-farming the spectrum in the US. With better alignment of the bands, I find it hard to consider a T-Mobile-crippled phone (both hardware and firmware). When you take into account the difference in price in the plans over a two-year period, even if it is only $20 a month (and it is significantly more for me), that is $480 -- which is probably more than the subsidy would "buy" you anyways.

jeffsf said:
I've got to say that getting off the subsidy-based plan makes far too much sense to me now, especially with T-Mobile re-farming the spectrum in the US. With better alignment of the bands, I find it hard to consider a T-Mobile-crippled phone (both hardware and firmware). When you take into account the difference in price in the plans over a two-year period, even if it is only $20 a month (and it is significantly more for me), that is $480 -- which is probably more than the subsidy would "buy" you anyways.
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Yep. Add to that that unlocking a carrier based phone is "illegal" and I'll only be buying non branded phones. Plus the international versions always have better specs than the US versions anyway. I don't live in an LTE area so that is far from a deal breaker for me.

hechoen said:
Does that mean that they'll also loose the tower contract with ATT? I haven't looked into it at all but isn't the tower contract part of anti monopoly law? If so is this ATT's way of finding a workaround?
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No just the sims for the byod plans. I just ported my number to straight talk today. It was a pain in the ass but ugh finally. From the limited info given out straight talk just lost sim card contracts. Tower usage is still the same. But if you get the t-mobile sim you CANT connect to the att towers.
Unlocking your phone is not illegal as long as you get permission. I am on the fence on that as I think people shouldnt buy phones subsidized then unlock pay etf and change carriers. But if you have been a customer long enough for them to give the code it shouldnt be a issue.

Is the note 3 and s4 going to be LTE? I live in Tennessee and im sure theres no LTE out here but it wont bother me any.
And isnt it only illegal to unlock a phone if it was bought after a certain date? Or is it legal if you buy it straight out or from another owner
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I will probably get the s4 when it comes out in April. I like the Note, but it is kinda big.
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I will probably get the s4 when it comes out in April. I like the Note, but it is kinda big.
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The note is big, i agree, so im probably getting the s4 as well, the specs are amazing
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Buy on Sprint and later use on TMobile

Will I be able to use the phone on sprint and then when my contract is up use the same phone on T-Mobile?
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slyd0997 said:
Will I be able to use the phone on sprint and then when my contract is up use the same phone on T-Mobile?
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Well, since the one device has all the frequencies we would assume that it could be used interchangeably. However, if you buy it straight from sprint its really up to them (but they should be required to unlock it as long as your account is in good standing).

I'm hoping the playstore just sells one version that will work on all carriers.
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No, since you used the Galaxy Nexus, if you're one Sprint, there's your answer. Verizon sell 'world phones' but it come through them first, with the software approved and ESN allowed to be activated, there will be two versions if they're going to be a CDMA version.
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big gulps huh? said:
Well, since the one device has all the frequencies we would assume that it could be used interchangeably. However, if you buy it straight from sprint its really up to them (but they should be required to unlock it as long as your account is in good standing).
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This is what I am hoping for. My Sprint contract doesn't end until February but my SGS2 is starting to show its age and what can I say...I get impatient.
I am hoping to buy a N5 unlocked and it would be great if I could buy it at launch, do a device swap on my Sprint plan so I can use the newer handset for the last few months of the contract, and then buy a T-Mo prepaid SIM for the $30/mo plan, port my number, and cancel Sprint.
I'm gonna have to keep an eye on things to see how that works out since I don't want to just assume it will work and I end up screwing things up somehow. I mean...I can wait until February if I have to, I'd just rather have the new handset sooner than later if I'm already buying it outright with no subsidy.

[Q] Buying direct vs from t-mobile?

Hello, pretty rudimentary question, but: I am interested in getting a Nexus 5 because I hear the Nexus line gives you the least trouble among Android phones for installing custom ROMs and doing rooting and such. I am trying to decide whether to buy from Google vs from T-Mobile (my current carrier). Google has the phones available but says they take three weeks to ship. T-mobile sent me an email saying they now have them available; when I called them they said they had already sold out and so could not give me a price, but when in stock again they *might* be able to offer me a discount compared to Google's wholesale price.
Here's my question: T-mobile did say that if I ordered from them, the phone would be carrier-locked. They said they had the ability to unlock the phone "free of charge" (wondering if there's a catch there…). I honestly do not care if the phone is carrier-locked or not, but like I said I specifically am getting this phone in order to minimize nonsense when installing custom ROMs or OSes other than Android. Will buying a "locked" phone, or in general buying a phone from T-mobile rather than direct from Google, create any obstacles to mucking about with the phone's software? Is there some "correct" way to order the Nexus 5 (I know with HTC you have to order a special "developer version" from a separate page) other than just the Play link on the google.com/nexus5 page?
Thanks

I've been a long standing T-Mobile customer for years now. I had NO problems when I purchased my Nexus 5 from Google Play (was one of the first lucky ones). All you do is put your SIM card in the phone before you power it up. Its the new small (micro) SIM cards. I never needed to have my phone unlocked.
Don't you let anyone fool you on thinking its a different phone if you purchase it through T-Mobile instead of the Play Store. It's the same phone.
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Difference is it will be about 100 more if you get it from tmo
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It didn't take weeks to ship maybe two weeks for the black version. I ordered my nexus 5 November 13 and had it in my hands the 15th. Order the white 32gig if you want it fast. Otherwise pay 100$ for the same exact phone though T-Mobile.
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ldubs said:
Difference is it will be about 100 more if you get it from tmo
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Hah!
When I talked to T-mobile on the phone, one of the reps said they could probably get me a discount if I ordered through them, and the other one said it might cost more…
Maybe I'll just go ahead and order rather than wait around just to get a price that might well be higher anyway. Thanks y'all

mcc111 said:
Hah!
When I talked to T-mobile on the phone, one of the reps said they could probably get me a discount if I ordered through them, and the other one said it might cost more…
Maybe I'll just go ahead and order rather than wait around just to get a price that might well be higher anyway. Thanks y'all
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There's no might lol. It will cost more than play store.
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